- Don't wear this, or this. Today, I'm going to share
tips to help you dress, and look 10 years younger. (upbeat music) Hi ladies, it's Aaron, and
welcome back to my channel. Today, I have a really exciting
video planned for you guys. I'm gonna take some concepts that are not so great. We're gonna put them
through the time machine. We're gonna recreate those looks, and help you look and
dress 10 years younger. Because who wants to look older? Nobody, unless you're like 25, and you wanna look more professional. Like I remember wanting to
look younger when I was 25, but that's about it. The rest of the time, you
kind of wanna look younger. So today we're going to focus on that. And one of the keys to looking
as youthful as possible, is to really dress the part. Clothes can make a huge impact. Clothes can like make you look slimmer, or they can make you look taller. They can make you look more sophisticated. They can make you look more expensive. They can make you look more successful. They can make you look younger. I guarantee it. So you'll see befores and afters, and we're gonna really dive in, and tackle some of these tips to help you, so that when you are
putting outfits together, you can really think, "Does that look like
frumpy, maybe a little?" Little tiny bit, or does it look modern,
useful and sophisticated? I think you'll see the difference. And I think this hopefully will be really helpful to you, when you are getting dressed
each and every morning. Tip number one, this is one of the biggest
offenders that I see across the board for women, especially over the age of 40. Pick your prints very carefully. I think a little more in a store. And we see this really pretty fun print, oversized, voluminous print. We're like, "That's nice." I recently did a podcast with a woman named Lisa Gilbey, and she said she calls
it the magpie effect. And I love that. So it is something I've
talked about before, which is when you walk into the store, you don't necessarily wanna
buy those basic pieces. You gravitate toward the bold colors, and the fun things, and
the sparkle, and the shiny. So it's really understandable that you would gravitate toward a really loud oversized print. The problem is prints are really tricky. I mean really tricky. Finding a sophisticated,
modern, youthful print is incredibly hard. It's like when in doubt,
don't wear prints, basically. And that's a bold statement, right? Because prints are really that tricky. I see a lot of women over 40, especially wearing these
big, giant oversize prints. They don't necessarily look sophisticated, and they are certainly not youthful, they're not doing anybody any favors. So here's an example
of an oversized print. I bought this very recently, at a very popular store, geared for women over 40. It is a cinched waist, maxi
dress in black and white. And it is a huge oversize
white floral print. The problem with the oversized print is that it makes you look larger all over. The other problem I have with this print, is that I don't think it's sophisticated, I don't think it's youthful, I don't think it's modern, and it's doing meet zero favors. Even with the cinched waist, and the line skirt, you
would think it has all of the the right formula
to be a great dress, but it doesn't look good on me. It is swallowing me up. It's making me look bigger. It also makes me look older, and that is something
we don't want, right? So let's put it through the time machine. (dramatic sound effect) Here we go. Here's an option that
is much more youthful, and modern, and sophisticated. This is a similar concept,
cinched waist, maxi dress with black, and a very small scale print, which is key. Small scale will always
make you look smaller. In this case, small-scale also
makes you look more youthful. It also makes you look
more current, less dated. This dress by Rote. It's also new, I'll
put a link to it below. But just think about what
you have in your closet, and if you have any smaller
scale, sophisticated prints. If not, this could be one of those things that you write down for your
thrift store shopping list, or your outlet store shopping list, or just your shopping list in general. But remember you don't ever have to go out and spend a ton of money. You can always find ways to save money. I did a video way back when, sharing like pro shopping secrets tips. If you wanna know how to
shop better on a budget that is a must watch video, and I will put a link to
it in the description box. But with this dress by Rote, I paired it with a really
chic Valentino belt. Doesn't have to be a
Valentino belt though. I just happened to love this belt. I wanted to highlight the waist. And so the belt really
highlights the waste, but it also adds a
modern touch to the look. And then on my feet, I have instead of the comfort
shoes from the first look, I have on a pair of wedges by Treasure and Bond from Nordstrom. So these are really comfortable wedge, very secure because of the ankle strap, but they are heel. I will put a link also to a pair of flats that are in this sort of Brown tone family for you to have as an option
as well in the description box. Let's take a look at these
two looks side-by-side. When you see the after, you notice what? I look smaller, I look
longer, I look more youthful. I look more modern, more sophisticated, more elegant, more chic, right? Across the board. Can you see how that
small-scale print is doing that? Can you see how this print
is more sophisticated? I think this makes it
really easy to see that. Tip number two is huge when it comes to looking and dressing younger. Ditch dated jeans. So if you were wearing a
pair of jeans like these, that are cropped in a weird place, that have some cutesy, pompom
detailing and embroidering at the cuff, that are saggy in the butt. So it looks like you have
a load in your drawers. Every time you wear them, they stretch out so much, it looks literally like you
took a dump in your pants, sorry, for lack of a better word. That is not a good look. You need a good pair of jeans. And you don't to break
the bank doing that. There are plenty of affordable options, the outlet store route,
the thrift store route, E-bay, RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, you can do on sale. So many things on sale right now. Choosing modern jeans,
ditching the dated genes, can make such a big difference in your overall look. And I'm wearing a t-shirt
with horizontal stripes. It's okay, and you can do it
if you wear a jacket over it. But when you wear it alone, it's really not the best idea, because it really can add
some volume across the top. So let's put this look through
the time machine, ready. (dramatic sound effect) Let's take it back 10 years. Here is the look after. So now instead of dated jeans, I have on modern skinny jeans. These jeans are by J Brand. They're called the Natasha Jeans. They are an ankle length. They are a particularly
great length for petites. But the jeans also come in regular lengths for those of you who are taller. With the J Brand jeans, I'm wearing just a simple
white blouse by Free People, but it does, again, have
a very modern feel to it. Don't underestimate the
power accessories and shoes. With my after look, I've got on a pair of flat top sunglasses,
which you may remember from the Victoria Beckham style video, is one of her signatures to
wear these flat top sunglasses. I'll put a link to that video
below in the description box. So that's a great detail that adds a modern touch to look. And then on my feet, a pair of really cute the brown sandals. These are also comfort sandals for those of you who really
need a supportive pair of comfortable sandals. And they're really cute. Tip number three to
help you dress younger, is to be aware of boxy styles. I see a lot of women doing this, where they just grab a jacket, or a sweater that is
just totally oversized. It's too long for their body and frame. It doesn't do them any favors, but they think it does because it's covering everything. So the goal is not to
just cover it all up. In that case, we could just
wear a moo moos around, and call it a day. The goal is to really create shape, and proportion, highlight your assets, maximize your assets,
minimize your problem areas. That's the goal, right? So here's an example of a
boxy style that I found, at again a very popular store
geared for women over 40. It is not good. Like there are a bunch of things wrong with this jacket. This jacket not only
has horizontal stripes, which again, make you look
bigger and wider across. It also has this A-line
shape toward the bottom. So it almost makes you look like a barrel, really boxy, and really, almost like this like giant barrel shape. You have absolutely no shape. The other thing is you've got sleeves that are three quarters, so that the eye is always
drawn to where the bottom of the sleeve ends. So you have that chopping
there at the middle. Then you got the chopping
at the end of the jacket. Then you got the chopping
with the crop jeans. You're just one big chop. It's like chop, chop, chop, right? And that's not a very flattering look. You could, in theory
make this look better, with some elongating dark
pants, or trousers, or jeans. But I just think this jacket
in general is not gonna do anybody any favors,
because it is so boxy. It's just no shape, no shape at all. So instead, what you want to do, is you wanna pick a more modern jacket, a more modern silhouette,
one that's gonna show off your shape a bit more. "But Erin, I have a tummy, "and I have a lower
tummy, and I've got this, "and I've got that. "And my boobs are
sagging, and what do I do, "blah, blah, blah." You're gonna get a tunic top, okay? So here's an example
of me, white tunic top, V-neck, V-neck line, very flattering, three-quarter sleeve. It's lightweight, it's breathable, but it has a longer hemline, very forgiving in the tummy area, but still body skimming to
create some shape, which is nice. We're gonna create even more shape, by putting a modern Modo jacket over it. The bottom of the Modo is really what's going to highlight the waist. And again, create that shape. I swapped the crop jeans for a modern pair of Massey's Vintage Jeans, these are a skinny pair. And then on my feet, some
white loafers from Express. These are super cute and comfy by the way, which you could always elongate even more, by adding like a dark pair of mules. This is a black pair, Vince Camuto. Get them, add a modern details as well, like the aviator sunglasses. And that really pulls
the whole look together. And it is an important part to consider. So avoiding those boxy silhouettes, those oversights silhouettes. I get it, they cover everything, you feel comfortable in them. But don't just hide. I know it's easy to hide, especially when you're not
feeling great about yourself, but don't hide your shape. Think about how it makes
you feel when you put it on. Do you feel pretty in it? Do you feel feminine in it? Do you feel sexy in it? Do you feel sophisticated in it? Do you feel youthful, and
modern, and vibrant in it? Nine times out of 10, I will guarantee you the answer is no. So just be thinking about how
can you maximize those assets, minimize your problem areas. Still be comfortable, but also have that youthfulness, that modern touch that you
want, and you're looking for. Tip number four to help you
dress and look 10 years younger. It's all in the details. Literally the details are everything. Let me give you some examples. Remember the shoes I showed you in most of the before looks, they're incredibly comfortable. They are technically comfort shoes. They're supportive,
they're lovely to wear, but they don't look modern, and they don't look current. They look older and dated, okay? Swap those for a pair of comfort shoes that are equally comfortable, but cuter, like the
Bueno pair I showed you. Or maybe you could do a white sneaker, like a Ked sneaker, or a Great sneaker, white leather sneaker. Those are really on trend right now. So thinking about the footwear choice. The footwear choice is a huge deal, when it comes to dressing
and looking younger. The next thing you wanna think about are your glasses, your sunglasses. If you wear a pair of modern sunglasses, and I showed you some, I
showed you some aviators. I showed you some flat top ones, oversize, really funky ones, that will take the whole look up a notch. You'll look more stylish, but also it will make you
look 10 years younger. It really will. Just that one detail alone,
makes such a big difference. So making sure that you
pick out modern sunglasses, that you're current with your sunglasses. And if you have prescription sunglasses, invest in one pair, that's classic. Like maybe it's an aviator, maybe it's a square frame. Maybe it's a cat-eye shape. There are like three,
or four classic shapes that will not date you. That will not make you look older, that you could have and
wear for years to come. That will still keep you
looking youthful and modern. The other detail I want you to consider, is your jewelry. So here's an example, this look, you can see I have on this big,
chunky beaded blue necklace. I see a lot of older women
wearing this type of necklace, or this type of jewelry. And I know there's color, and it's bold, and it's a pop, but it's not the most current
thing that you can wear. Instead of something like this, look for something daintier, more modern, like gold, silver, mixed metal. Look for paperclip necklaces, those are really hot right
now, pendant necklaces. So here's an example of a necklace that I bought, I don't
know, two, three years ago. I've had it for a while, by Anna Beck, that is more modern,
but it's still classic. It's still simple, it'll still go with so many different
things in your wardrobe. You could still wear it
every single day, basically, but it is definitely making
you overall look more youthful. So thinking about all of those details from the shoes, to the
sunglasses, to the jewelry, and don't forget about your handbag too, because that's another big detail. Okay, tip number five, to help
you look 10 years younger, dress 10 years younger, is
to pick modern silhouettes. Let's go back to that
look I showed you before, with that handkerchief, hem cardigan, that's turquoise blue, with the
bold print tunic underneath, and the white jeans. This is something I see all the time, and I understand the desire to wear it. Because the sweater seems
like it's elongating, and it's a beautiful color. And the top underneath is such a bright, bold medley of colors. And it seems summery and fresh. But dating me, it's making me look 10 years older. I also understand the temptation to wear a sweater like this, 'cause it's soft and it's comfortable, and we go back to what? Yes, it covers everything, right? I feel secure and
comfortable in this, okay? But what you can do instead, is pick a more modern silhouette. And again, one that fits and
flatters your body better. Doesn't have to be all the way oversized, boxy or huge. Think body skimming,
to show off your shape. Let's put this outfit
through the time machine, and see what we'll come up with. (dramatic sound effect) Okay, so I ditched the sweater, because the handkerchief hand sweater does no favors for anyone. Here's an example of me
wearing a yellow jacket. It's a bright, beautiful, bold color. It's still adds so much pop to my face. People are still gonna say that color is beautiful on you. But now you can see my
shape, I have a body. But notice what I'm
wearing under the blazer. I'm not wearing a matchy matchy, like, "Let's bring out the turquoise "in the blouse that we're wearing." I'm wearing just a plain white tee. It feels fresh, it feels modern, but also this tea is providing forgiveness in the tummy area. So if we're really worried
about what's happening here, this is another way to do it. Still accomplishing the same
mission of covering that tummy, the upper tummy, lower tummy, whatever you've got going on there. Muffin top, back fat, but it looks more modern and youthful. And this is shaving 10 years off for sure. So unfortunately this blazer, this exact laser sold out, but I know there are
some similar to this one. This one is an old one by Veronica Beard. Here again, I've got on that
modern pendant necklace, and then the same white
jeans I just showed you, but they look so much
better with this outfit. The other thing is remember with the long handkerchief
hem sweater, I had zero legs. Look at it side by side. I have like what? A foot and a half of leg space. I have no legs with this look. That is not flattering. In the after picture, I have legs. It's like, wow. Because the shorter hemline of the jacket, the shorter hemline of the tee underneath. And if you want to extend the hemline of the top underneath, you go back to the tunic
length top in the same color. So you get that lengthening effect, but you're still covering
everything you wanna cover, okay? And then on my feet, a pair of white pumps that I've had for a while, but you can go back and
wear those white loafers. You could wear your white comfort shoes, whatever you find. Keeping in mind that you want the shoes to be youthful and modern. It is really hard to find
incredibly comfortable shoes, that are also youthful and modern. It is like finding a unicorn. So when you find them,
you'll hold onto them. Like those Bueno sandals I showed you, those are really cute, and
they're very comfortable. So you grab those, and
you are excited, right? So I will put some
options for comfort shoes that we think are really cute as a team, for you guys to check out. I'll also put links to
all of the after looks that I featured in this video. But remember, you need
to shop your own closet. You don't need to go
out and spend a fortune. You also can find other ways to buy those modern, even designer pieces that you want for less. So go back and watch
that shopping tips video, if you need that. Were these tips helpful for you guys? Did you like see the before and the after? Do you like the time machine? Please let me know that in the comments, So I know if we should do
a part two of this video. Also, I wanted to tell you about a freebie that I
created just for you guys. That is a capsule wardrobe catalog. So I created a really great graphic, showing you a capsule wardrobe, but then I go into detail about the capsule wardrobe in the catalog. I'll put a link below
in the description box. So if you're interested in getting that capsule wardrobe catalog, just click on the link,
and then you will get that capsule wardrobe catalog
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Helpful for the very few. She's giving advice based on her own subjective experience dressing for her own shape. She's also picking really ugly pieces deliberately for the before.
I don't love it. These looks on impact give me the feeling of 'trying too hard'. It is not a matter of age and it doesnt apply only on classics. Girls under 30 can do the same with the same results.
A pair of sunglasses like those (or accessories in general presented in the video) will give the impression you are intentional about looking stylish and fresh, but hardly ever make you stylish or younger per se
I thought the jeans example was interesting. I guess for slightly older ladies there's a danger of older styles looking like they've owned it for 15 years and never let go, whereas for someone younger it's more obvious that it's probably a deliberate style choice.
Says me with my 15-year-old jeans.
She's way too nitpicky for me. Going on about how to reduce a 'pooch' (urgh) when she clearly has none. I prefer the full outfit approach to this old-fashioned body shaming type of approach.